Blurs of bright yellow have been seen darting and dipping about my backyard lately.
The Yellow-rumped Warblers that have been sitting side by side so peacefully at the feeders these past several weeks are now engaged in some serious aerial attacks! I guess the time has come to stake their territories and claim their mates.

This fellow in the photos above was perched on a limb in the center of the yard, proudly poofing out all of his sunny spots. I’m not sure if he was trash talking a rival or attempting to entice a female; either way, I found myself rooting for him!
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About kathydoremus
Wife, mother, daughter, and friend.
One who dabbles in writing, thinks in rhyme, and
is utterly unable to escape the allure of
alliteration:)
Amateur nature photographer.
A backyard bird watcher, a hiker of non-strenuous
trails to waterfalls, and a fan of Atlanta sports teams.
Driver of an orange Jeep Renegade who goes by the name of Earl.
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An extremely ordinary jar of clay who longs to see and be satisfied by the glory of God, and to somehow display that in my everyday life.
Gorgeous capture!
Thanks!
so beautiful! 🙂
He’s a darling!
I’d root for him too; he’s a spunky chap!
They’re not year round residents here, so I really look forward to the times that I get to take their picture. 🙂
Once again you have taken some great pics.
Thank you. I love these little guys!
Was it you who called these birds “butterbutts”? 🙂 I think I will forever after mentally call them that, LOL
I do indeed call them that…but it’s a pretty common nickname; not one I can claim I cleverly made up. Unless of course you never heard it before; then I am taking full credit!
Kathy, you and your butter-butts have been on my mind! I just arrived in Florida for vacay and there are Yellow-rumped Warblers everywhere! Remember my horrible capture of one a few weeks ago at my home? Well, I’ve nailed myself better images now, and it’s been exciting! YEA! 🙂
Can’t wait to see them. 🙂 And have a great vacation!